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PJS 93T

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,156 mi
Last recorded23,156 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJS 93T
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 23,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,415 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 21,891 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,023 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 21,023 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,980 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 17,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,677 miles

Very slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Apr 2013 16,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,383 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 14,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,699 miles

Aluminium covers over floor pan restrict full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,393 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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PJS 93T is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJS 93T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJS 93T registered?

PJS 93T is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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